The New Horizons Bands of Gulfport, Florida
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ABOUT THE BANDS
The New Horizons Bands of Gulfport are made up of two bands and a flute choir.
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The Concert Band is approximately 40 members and is directed by Ethan Updike.
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The Jazz Band is approximately 20 members and is directed by David Pate.
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The Flute Choir is approximately 8 members and is conducted by David Tagliarini.
ABOUT OUR SCHEDULE AND CONCERTS
We have 3 seasons per year:
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Fall - beginning in early September;
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Winter - beginning in early January;
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Spring - beginning in late April/early May.
The season lengths are 14, 14, 12 weeks respectively.
We also may offer a Summer Workshop, which is typically a 4 to 6 week time to hone your skills and get a jump on music for the Fall season.
Concert schedules are typically:
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Outdoor concerts at the Pavilion at Clymer Park in Gulfport with the Concert and Jazz bands in late October/early November and late February/early March.
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Indoor concerts may be at the Historic Gulport Casino, The Hickman Theater and Town Shores (private) in December, April and July.
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There is no charge for concert admission, but donations are appreciated.
